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AF62 YXR

2012 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,888 mi
Last recorded81,888 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YXR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 81,888 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 81,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 64,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 50,920 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,189 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 43,187 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,911 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,217 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AF62 YXR is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF62 YXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF62 YXR?

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What year was AF62 YXR registered?

AF62 YXR is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is AF62 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 YXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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